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WP 22 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 27 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 25 losses; Long Wang!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wang shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Merlin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (0) vs (2) Wang
Wang drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Merlin dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (2) Wang
Merlin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Merlin postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang wants to sweep here but Merlin controlling him for the moment.
Merlin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Wang keeping moving, preventing Merlin from controlling successfully.
Merlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Merlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Merlin has passed into half guard!
Wang actively working from the bottom here.
Wang wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Merlin stalling.
Wang wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Merlin pulls his head out easily.
Merlin is trying to control. Wang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Merlin trying to mount his opponent but Wang defends it.
Merlin slows the pace down in half guard.
Wang manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merlin wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (4) Wang
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merlin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (4) vs (4) Wang
Merlin passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (7) vs (4) Wang
Merlin wants to control the pace but Wang is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang tries to hold on but Merlin postures up.
Merlin controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wang tries to reverse the position but Merlin maintains control.
Wang bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (7) vs (6) Wang
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wang has gone for a leg lock! Merlin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wang's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merlin (9) vs (6) Wang
Wang wants to improve his position but instead Merlin has moved into half guard.
Wang wants to control but Merlin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wang controls Merlin momentarily but Merlin frees himself.
Merlin content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Wang has locked up a guillotine! Wang's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Merlin is holding on here and Wang must be using up a lot of energy. Merlin has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Wang gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Long Wang!
Our winner, Long Wang, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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